External pages
These are links to resources related to the Ombudsman’s work under its prevention mandate, including United Nations detention standards, information on human rights bodies focused on torture prevention, and key civil society actors in the field of torture prevention.
UN standards
The Nelson Mandela Rules – The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
Istanbul Protocol – OHCHR Manual for Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Havana Rules – The United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty
The Bangkok Rules – The United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders
International bodies
UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT)
UN Committee against Torture (CAT)
Civil society
Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT)
Penal Reform International (PRI)
World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)
International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT)